About us

The Diabetes UK Richmond and Twickenham group is one of over 350 voluntary groups situated throughout the UK.

Our goal is to provide support and educate people living with diabetes, as well as their family, friends and anyone else who is interested in knowing more about diabetes.

We encourage those interested to attend our group meetings which are a welcoming and social environment for people to discuss diabetes and its effects. Support and companionship are some of the simplest yet most important aspects of living with diabetes - this is why our group exists and we want to help in any way that we can.

How Do You Join?

You can come along to one of the open meetings and give your contact details to Trisha on the Library table. She will ensure that you are contacted with details of future meetings and events.

Monthly Meetings

We hold meetings usually on the second Tuesday of the month, but check the website and newsletter for confirmation of the date, February through to October excluding August, at 7.30pm at St Mary's Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham TW1 3NJ.

The usual format includes notices, a speaker with question and answer session then refreshments. Occasionally there may be member participation sessions when we seek your feedback on a variety of issues. Often there is a raffle and we also sell second hand books, CDs and DVDs.

There is also a lending library of books, leaflets and DVDs on a range of diabetes-related subjects including recipe books and lifestyle guidancefor you to borrow or buy. The loan period is usually from one open meeting to the next but you can make alternative arrangements by contacting Trisha on 07561 840563 or emailing her on library@dukrt.org.uk

Donations of £1 to contribute to the hall hire charge and the cost of refreshments are welcome.

What Do We Do?

Hold open meetings on topics related to diabetes

Hold monthly social coffee meet ups

Raise awareness of diabetes by attending local fairs and speaking to other groups

Run a library of books and DVDs

Attend DESMOND courses to promote the group

Run an annual fundraising quiz

Raise funds to support research by Diabetes UK

How Can You Participate?

Join us for an evening out at one of the open meetings

Socialise and come to along to a coffee meet-up

Join in the fun when we attend local fairs raising both awareness and funds!

Offer to run a raffle at the open meetings

Offer to do the refreshments at the open meetings

Represent the group at local events

Speak about diabetes and us to local organisations

Fundraise for the group e.g. by participating in the annual Kew Rotary Ramble or by any other way you would prefer

Become a member of the Committee, which involves around nine meetings a year for an hour and a half each time.

How To Find Us

The meeting hall is opposite St Mary's Church. Car parking is available in the York House and Flood Lane car parks, Waitrose car park in Arragon Road and roadside parking, free after 6.30pm.

Diabetes UK is the operating name of The British
Diabetic Association.Company limited by guarantee.
Registered in England no. 339181.Registered office: Wells
Lawrence House, 126 Back Church Lane, London E1 1FH.
A charity registered in England and Wales (no. 215199) and in Scotland (no. SC039136).